From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Duhok's flood severely damage resorts, owners demand compensation from gov't Last week's flood severely damaged some resorts in Duhok province's Zakho, with the affected calling on the government to compensate them. Click here to […]
Duhok Governor Ali Tatar has announced a new project plan for the Duhok International Airport, following Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's directive. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will undertake the project in two stages. With the mapping and review phase complete, implementation is now set to begin. Dylan Rashad, spokesperson for the Ministry, identified the […]
By John Lee. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, officially inaugurated the Distar Factory, a cutting-edge wheat flour mill, located in Domiz, Duhok Governorate. During his speech, Prime Minister Barzani emphasised the KRG's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector and securing food security as top priorities. He outlined […]
By John Lee. A new industrial zone is to be built in Duhok province. The project consists of five areas and covers an area of 300 dunams [30 hectares; 74 acres], at a cost of more than $ 62 million. Three of the five areas of the project have been completed which include, according to […]
The Ministry of Planning of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a study on Micro, Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq. The study provides an evidence base to inform policies and strategies […]
UNFPA hands over 11 women centres in Duhok to the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs UNFPA and its partner Harikar Organisation handed over 11 Women Community Centres to the Directorate of Labour and Social Affairs in Duhok. The Women Community Centres were first established by UNFPA in 2013 amid the humanitarian crisis, during the […]
Supporting Iraq's Local Economic Development through Sustainable Energy Solutions - New Projects Launched Three innovative projects aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions were launched today in partnership with the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the governorates of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok. The projects, which were designed by the […]
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani marked the official opening of the Mount Zawa Cable Car in Duhok province, which will create hundreds of new jobs in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality and Duhok Governorate. The $30 million project connects the Barzan region road to the top of Mount Zawa and includes new restaurants and […]
By Joe Snell for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New solar park to ease Iraqi governorate's power shortage No one batted an eye when the power abruptly cut off in English teacher Miriam Zia's 11th-grade classroom at the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has reportedly removed the Fayida customs post between Mosul and Duhok province on Tuesday, following a parliamentary vote that deemed the customs points illegal and ordered their removal. According to Rudaw, the checkpoint, along with two others established by former Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi between Sulaimani and Kirkuk and […]
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Kurdistan Journalists Union (KJU) have condemned the brutal attack on a journalist by armed militia from the ruling party in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. On 15 January, Iraqi journalist Karwan Haji, working for Afro and Kanky-Lash newspapers, was brutally attacked by armed militia from the […]
The Governorate of Duhok launched its Provincial Development Strategy 2016-2018 in a ceremony organized in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union (EU), and NOREL non-governmental organization. Conceptualized with the support of UNDP’s EU funded Local Area Development Programme (LADP), the Strategy seeks progress in six areas: Multi-sector economy, geographical location, […]
